We’re currently seeking a dedicated and client-focused individual for our Sr Payroll and HR Specialist role. This dynamic position requires a blend of payroll expertise and human resources proficiency. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management:
• Perform daily entries and updates to client payroll accounts, including pay changes, hiring/terminations, etc.
• Send out payroll reminders to clients.
• Finalize and run client payrolls according to their payroll schedule (weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly).
• Assist with various payroll tax audits, payroll tax account registrations, and special projects.
• Human Resources:
• Utilize HR experience to manage onboarding processes, address employee and client questions, and facilitate terminations.
• Integrate HR functions with payroll, ensuring seamless coordination in hiring and termination procedures.
• Maintain California-specific HR knowledge, staying updated on the state's employment laws.
• Provide expertise on leave laws and manage leave administrations in different states.
• Assist clients with creation of employee handbooks, policies and procedures, offer letters, and other HR documents as needed.
• Compliance and Benefits:
• Assist with benefits compliance, including Section 125 documents and ACA reporting.
• Ensure employee deductions for benefits are accurate in payroll. 
• Offer benefits experience, contributing to the overall well-being of employees.
• Employee Relations and Morale:
• Utilize a background in employee relations or generalist roles to occasionally address and advise on employee/client concerns.
• Contribute to employee morale by providing guidance on work ethic, problem-solving skills, and analytics skills.
• Office Hours and Client Interaction:
• Assist in running HR office hours to address employee/client inquiries and concerns.
• Provide client-facing customer service with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of combined payroll and HR experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling numerical data.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with multiple payroll platforms (Rippling, Gusto, ADP).
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of California-specific HR laws and regulations
• Familiarity with leave laws in different states, demonstrating an understanding of employee rights and regulations.
• Background as HR generalist or Employee Relations
• Exposure to benefits compliance, including Section 125 deductions, and proficiency in ACA filing and reporting.

If you're a payroll and HR professional who has worn multiple hats, possesses strong work ethic, problem-solving, and analytics skills, we encourage you to apply!